Major Flood
20.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2005 | 14.5 ft | 13,600 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1995 | 14.02 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 13.81 ft | 11,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHRN5
River
San Juan River
County
San Juan, NM
Coordinates
36.7767°N, 108.6831°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Juan River at Shiprock?
The San Juan River at Shiprock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09368000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for San Juan River at Shiprock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Juan River at Shiprock is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Juan River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add San Juan River at Shiprock to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the San Juan River at Shiprock gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Juan County, New Mexico at coordinates 36.7767°N, 108.6831°W. USGS site number: 09368000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 10 days into the future from the forecast issuance time.